Posts by Venugopal Pillai

PGCIL records modest capex growth in FY23, capitalization falls sharply

  Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has recorded a modest year-on-year growth in capital expenditure during FY23, at the consolidated level, while capitalization has declined significantly. According to an investor presentation filed on stock exchanges, PGCIL incurred capital Read more

SSCB technology has immense potential: Havells India

In early April 2023, Havells India entered into an agreement with Swedish company BLIXT to introduce solid state circuit breaker (SSCB) technology to the Indian subcontinent. T&D India caught up with Vivek Yadav, Read more

India’s green energy ambitions present a significant opportunity for ENGIE

Incorporated in 2014, ENGIE is one of India’s leading clean-power generation companies. Part of the global France-headquartered ENGIE Group, ENGIE India is focused on strengthening its commitment to India’s de-carbonization goals. In this exclusive interview, Amit Jain, Managing Read more

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TBCB Report Card for FY23: 8 awarded, 6 completed

  A special study by T&D India, based on official documents, suggests that during fiscal year 2022-23 ending March 31, 2023, a total of eight interstate transmission projects were awarded under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route. Further, six Read more

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WRSR Transmission sees 15 per cent drop in L1 bid, post e-RA

The interstate transmission scheme housed under “WRSR Transmission Ltd” saw a 15 percent drop in L1 bids, after the e-reverse auction (e-RA) round. In a special study by T&D India, based on official reports issued by Read more

Power transmission will provide a major investment push: Kalpataru Power

Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd (KPTL) is amongst the leading EPC players in the infrastructure space. Though power transmission remains its forte, KPTL has diversified into several areas like oil & gas, railways, buildings & factories, metro rail, etc. Read more

L&T products will complement Schneider Electric’s offerings

  The acquisition of the Electrical & Automation (E&A) business of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) by Schneider Electric is a very significant development for the French-headquartered company, according to Jean-Pascal Tricoire, Chairman & CEO, of Schneider Electric. Tricoire was Read more

CRGO steel is critical to India’s de-carbonization goals: Thyssenkrupp Electrical Steel

ThyssenKrupp Electrical Steel India Pvt Ltd  (TKES India) occupies a special position in India’s electrical equipment Read more

Eaton is committed to bringing latest technology and highest efficiency

Eaton is a leading intelligent power management company. However, there is much more to Eaton as the company strives to add value to the entire power T&D value chain through its wide portfolio of products and solutions. T&D Read more

IEX commences trade in HP-DAM segment

  Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) has announced the commencement of trade in the High Price Day Ahead Market (HP-DAM) segment. The Central electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) in its order dated February 16, 2023, approved the introduction of HP-DAM in the Read more